Tag Archives: Pruning

Pruned

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Art for Housewives

I pruned our bougainvillea. Now I can spy on our neighbor’s red and white umbrella that often dances with the wind. Greece, today, celebrates the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. It’s a major holiday so there will … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Daily Aesthetics, Paros, Uncategorized | Tagged August 15, Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Pruning, umbrella | 2 Comments

Aegean Blue

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Art for Housewives

This decadent world has me down. The gut tension was so strong yesterday that I took a long walk hoping to mellow out. At Livadia, I sat under the tamarisks and aimed my gaze towards the sea. Looking at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Paros, Plants & Gardening | Tagged Georges Santayana, Pruning | 6 Comments

Mulberry Tree?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Art for Housewives

Covid has kept us away from our lovely Sussurrata. Our little family of plants has felt our absence. Some old friends have died while we were away. But then there are the unexpected new entries. Such as that of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Paros, Plants & Gardening, Volver the cat | Tagged container garden, La Sussurrata, mulberry, mulberry leaves, Pruning | Leave a comment

Pruning a lifestyle

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Art for Housewives

One of my favorite places on Paros is my terrace. Since it faces west, I garden there only in the morning because it’s just too hot afterwards. Volver, our cat, likes to “help” but can’t understand when I yell at … Continue reading →